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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.32, 402.66 and 170.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.32, 402.66 and 170.82 is: 256.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.32 : 402.66 = 170.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.32/402.66 = 170.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.32x = 402.66 × 170.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.32x = 68,782.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,782.38/268.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.34

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